What is the cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads is to bus which costs $8 - $26 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads?

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Barwon Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Barwon Heads. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd via Footscray Station/Irving St and Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Barwon Heads?

No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Barwon Heads station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at South Geelong Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads?

The distance between Castlemaine and Barwon Heads is 220 km. The road distance is 159 km.

How do I travel from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $22 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Barwon Heads bus from?

Castlemaine to Barwon Heads bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Barwon Heads train from?

Castlemaine to Barwon Heads train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Castlemaine Station.

Train or bus from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $22 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus via Melbourne, which costs $9 - $40 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Barwon Heads bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Barwon Heads bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Castlemaine to Barwon Heads train arrive?

Castlemaine to Barwon Heads train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Barwon Heads is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads.

Where can I stay near Barwon Heads?

There are 1478+ hotels available in Barwon Heads.

Castlemaine to Barwon Heads - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Castlemaine to Barwon Heads by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to South Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
3h 41m
$23–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
5h 8m
$8–26
Bus via Melbourne
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rdbus Geelong
4h 17m
$9–40
Drive 159 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Barwon Headscar 159 km
2h 20m
$29–41

Castlemaine to Barwon Heads by train and bus

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.6 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Barwon Heads, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd via Footscray Station, South Geelong Station, and Lonsdale St/Moorabool St in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd via Footscray Station/Irving St and Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd in around 4h 17m.

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